It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helen Franco. Helen was born in San Francisco to Maria and Gust Tsintelis. Helen was a beloved wife to Gus Franco, a dear sister to George and Sophie, a devoted mother to Michael and his wife Sigrun and a cherished grandmother to Mike, Nick, and Kyra. Helen was a Millbrae resident and a proud San Mateo County community member for 60 years. Helen, aged 92, departed from this world on October 26, 2023. She touched the lives of many with her love and kindness.
In her free time, Helen enjoyed nurturing her garden and cheering for the Giants, Warriors, and 49ers. She was also deeply involved in the family business, Super Crown Catering, which she and Gus began in 1960. Helen was a dedicated family woman as well as a faithful member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Her dedication to the church and her family earned her the title “Mother of the Year” within the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society of the Annunciation Cathedral in 2009.
Helen’s memory will forever live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be dearly missed, and her legacy of love and devotion will continue to inspire.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects and honor Helen’s memory at Chapel of the Highlands, located off El Camino Real at 194 Millwood Drive in Millbrae. Visitation will be held November 9th between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM, with a vigil service beginning at 6:00 PM. The funeral service will take place on November 10th at 11:00 AM at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church at 245 Valencia Street in San Francisco.
The family appreciates donations to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church www.annunciation.org or your favorite charity.
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